Benefit program
New Jersey Respite Care Program
State
This program provides help to you if you are caring for an older adult or someone with a disability and you need a break or rest from caregiving. The person you are caring for can also get services, such as home health aides, private-duty nursing services, and homemaking. You can take part in this program if you are caring for an individual (age 18 or older) with limited income and a chronic physical or mental disability. That person must also need supervision or assistance with basic daily needs.
About this program
## How can this program help me?
This program can help you if you are a caregiver who needs support and respite (a break) from daily caregiving. It provides support services such as:
- **Companion care:**Hire someone to stay with the person you are caring for.
- **Homemakers and home health aides:**Get help with light housekeeping duties such as laundry, shopping, and running errands.
- **Adult day health services:**The person you are caring for can go to a center to participate in social activities and get health care services.
- **Private-duty nursing services:**Get help with basic, health-related tasks such as giving medications to the person you care for.
- **Camping:** Get short-term day or overnight stays in an accredited camp facility.
## How do I get help?
To find out how to apply for this program, please contact your local Area Agencies on Aging.
Categories
Aging In Place
Populations served
Age Greater Than 60 Or Disabled
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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